Santonio Holmes

The New York Jets released wide receiver Santonio Holmes, who was due $8.25 million in salary in 2014. Holmes received $24 million guaranteed when the Jets signed him to a five-year, $45.25 million contract in 2011. He was also due a $1 million roster bonus March 13, giving the Jets a total savings of $9.25 million. “I appreciate Tone's contributions over the last four seasons. I've always admired his knack for making the clutch play,” coach Rex Ryan said. “He's a tremendous...

The New York Jets released wide receiver Santonio Holmes, who was due $8.25 million in salary in 2014. Holmes received $24 million guaranteed when the Jets signed him to a five-year, $45.25 million contract in 2011. He was also due a $1 million roster bonus March 13, giving the Jets a total savings of $9.25 million. “I appreciate Tone's contributions over the last four seasons. I've always admired his knack for making the clutch play,” coach Rex Ryan said. “He's a tremendous...

When the Pittsburgh Steelers won their fifth Super Bowl three years ago, the franchise dubbed it "one for the thumb." Sunday night's 27-23 victory over the Arizona Cardinals in Super Bowl XLIII was one for the ages. "If I could win any way, it would be like that," said winning coach Mike Tomlin, 36, the youngest coach to win a Super Bowl. "Steeler football is for 60 minutes. It's never going to be pretty." History will remember...

SportsDirect Inc. Preview: Jets at Falcons The Atlanta Falcons have made three straight postseason appearances and won a pair of division titles in that span, but they are venturing into must-win territory entering Monday night's home matchup with the New York Jets. The Falcons already trail NFC South front-runner New Orleans by three games and will be out to avoid a third straight defeat for the first time since 2007. The Jets will look to bounce back from a turnover-riddled loss at Tennessee...

SportsDirect Inc. Recap: Jets 27, Bills 20 Jets 27, Bills 20: Rookie Geno Smith threw for 331 yards and two long touchdown passes as host New York held off Buffalo in an AFC East matchup. Smith overcame two interceptions by connecting on a 51-yard scoring strike to Stephen Hill and a go-ahead 69-yard TD pass to Santonio Holmes as the Jets (2-1) beat the Bills for the ninth time in 11 matchups. Holmes (154) and Hill (108) eclipsed 100 yards and Bilal Powell had his first career 100-yard day...

WR Chaz Schilens became the Jets' No. 1 wide receiver by default when Santonio Holmes suffered a season-ending Lisfranc injury against the 49ers. Schilens had 78 catches for 971 yards and seven touchdowns in 48 NFL games through the end of September. The rest of the receivers on the Jets' roster had 123 career catches for 1,657 yards and 13 touchdowns combined. WR Jason Hill was signed by the Jets on Oct. 3. Hill, whom the 49ers selected in the third round of the 2007 draft, was cut by the Jaguars...

Many questions remain Sam Farmer Los Angeles Times I'm hesitant to accuse any NFL player of faking an injury, as they constantly play through pain that would keep the average person home on the couch for weeks. The type of Lisfranc foot fracture Santonio Holmes has is insidious and has ended careers. I also know Holmes' behavior hasn't earned him a ton of goodwill, and it has become clearer why the Steelers were willing to part with him for so little. It's possible...

Todd Sauerbrun will be suspended for the first month of the season after testing positive for the banned supplement ephedra, a person close to the Denver player said Friday. The former Bears punter will miss the first four regular-season games if his expected appeal is denied, said the person, who spoke on condition of anonymity to the Associated Press because the NFL has not announced the suspension. - The woman who was allegedly assaulted by Santonio Holmes has asked that charges in...

The Sports Xchange NFL roundup: Putin spokesman denies Kraft ring story A spokesman for Vladimir Putin said the assertion this week by Robert Kraft that the New England Patriots owner didn't give the Russian President his 2005 Super Bowl ring as a gift is "weird. " At a gala at the Waldorf-Astoria on Thursday, Kraft said Putin apparently was impressed enough with the diamond-encrusted ring that he just decided to keep it. He tried it on, slipped it in his pocket and...

The Sports Xchange Jets' Holmes to attend 'Jets West' camp Having put their differences aside, New York Jets wide receiver Santonio Holmes will attend quarterback Mark Sanchez's "Jets West" passing camp in a few weeks, Holmes announced via Twitter. "YES! I will be attending "Jets West. " Will be a great few days with the guys," Holmes tweeted. Holmes skipped last season's workout during the lockout, though he was an unrestricted free agent at the time. He went in 2010.

The Sports Xchange Idzik defends Jets' problematic personnel moves FLORHAM PARK, N. J. -- At the end of the New York Jets minicamp, general manager John Idzik defended the amount of background work the team did on his first two big free agent signings -- quarterback David Garrard and running back Mike Goodson. Garrard decided to retire due to continued problems with his bad knee. Goodson has so much trouble with his off-field life that he missed the final two days of this...

Story line: Notre Dame's defense was shattered by Ohio State's speed. The Irish gave up four Buckeyes TDs of 55-plus yards and a season-high 617 yards of offense. Star: Ohio State's Ted Ginn finished with 250 yards, including a 56-yard TD catch and a 68-yard TD run. He came in averaging 128 all-purpose yards and had 158 by the second quarter. Extra points: Notre Dame fell to 13-14 overall in bowls. . . . Troy Smith's 85-yard TD pass to Santonio Holmes was the longest pass in Fiesta Bowl history.

The Sports Xchange NFL Team Report - New York Jets - INSIDE SLANT If the first day of the Jets minicamp is any indication, Kellen Winslow Jr. and Mike Sims-Walker chose the right team with which to attempt an NFL comeback. While much of the chatter about the Jets has been about who will win the starting quarterback job, the truth is it won't matter who lines up behind center if the wide receivers can't catch the ball. While neither first-team quarterback Mark Sanchez (4-of-8 with...

The Sports Xchange Report: Jets, Holmes agree to restructured deal Santonio Holmes will be a member of the New York Jets in 2013. Holmes agreed to a restructured contract, keeping him in the fold as the top receiver for a team unsure of who'll be at the trigger of its offense next season. Releasing Holmes would've come with a salary cap charge of a $11.25 million. Holmes' five-year, $45 million deal signed in 2010 called for a guaranteed salary of $7.5 million,...

NFL Team Report - New York Jets - INSIDE SLANT If the first day of the Jets minicamp is any indication, Kellen Winslow Jr. and Mike Sims-Walker chose the right team with which to attempt an NFL comeback. While much of the chatter about the Jets has been about who will win the starting quarterback job, the truth is it won't matter who lines up behind center if the wide receivers can't catch the ball. While neither first-team quarterback Mark Sanchez (4-of-8 with a sack) nor second-teamer Geno...

The Sports Xchange Report: Jets want to reduce Holmes' 2013 salary The New York Jets want wide receiver Santonio Holmes to agree to a reduction in his base salary for next season as they continue to negotiation a deal, ESPNNewYork.com reported Friday. The Jets are asked Holmes to reduce his $11 million base salary to help the team's salary cap situation, according to the report. At the moment, his cap number is $12.5 million, but if the Jets release Holmes, they still...